This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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About the answer
AUS as a word: Abbreviation of Australia. [An island of Oceania.]; Abbreviation of Army of the United States.
AUS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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